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The Ohio Administrative Code contains additional
provisions for open burning within restricted areas
that applies to the City of Bellbrook, because of
our population and the fact that we are located
within an incorporated area. In these rules,
yard waste materials cannot be burned at anytime.
Residents may have a recreational fire subject to
the following rules and regulations:
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The only material that can be burned is clean
dry wood as a fuel source.
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No yard waste or rubbish materials or
prohibited materials defined by the OAC may be
burned at anytime
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If the fire is contained in an approved
container such as an outdoor fireplace, barbecue
pit, etc. the fire must be at least 15 feet from
a structure or combustible materials.
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For
an open fire not contained, the fire must be at
least 20 feet from a structure, wood fence,
neighboring structure or combustible materials.
Conditions that could cause a fire to spread
within 20 feet of the fire must be eliminated
prior to ignition of a fire.
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The
fire must be
attended
while burning and must be extinguished if it is
not attended.
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A portable fire extinguisher, garden hose,
bucket of sand or other suitable means for
extinguishing the fire must be provided.
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The
fire must not create an offensive or
objectionable condition that interferes with the
neighboring residents’ use and enjoyment of
their property. If this occurs, the Fire
Department is required to request the person
responsible for the fire to extinguish the fire
or extinguish it itself. The Fire Department is
required to extinguish fires, which create
hazardous or nuisance conditions.
The most common complaint from neighbors is when
recreational fires are not conducted in accordance
with the rules and regulations, or when the
environmental conditions cause the smoke to migrate
off of the property into the residence of a
neighboring property. Persons with chronic breathing
problems can be affected by these conditions. We do
not like to ever disrupt anyone’s fun; however, we
do have to follow the law.
If the Fire Department requests that you to
extinguish your fire due to non-compliance with the
rules and regulations, or the fire causes an
offensive or objectionable condition, you are bound
by Ohio law to comply with the request. Failure to
do so may result in you being charged with a violation
of the open burning regulations.
If you have any questions concerning the Ohio Open
Burning Regulations, please contact the Bellbrook
Fire
Department - Fire Prevention Bureau at (937)
848-3272.
If you require additional information, you may also
refer to the following:
Ohio Fire Marshal’s Office: www.com.ohio.gov/fire/
Ohio EPA:
www.epa.state.oh.us
Regional Air Pollution Control Agency:
http://laa.co.montgomery.oh.us/ or by calling
(937) 225-4435
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